Holiday Cheer and Festive Events in Indiana’s Cool North
Posted on December 1, 2024 by Dina Miller
Indiana's Cool North is brimming with holiday cheer and festive events for everyone! Sing carols, enjoy Christmas musicals, and embrace the magic of the season. Stroll through the enchanting Winter Wonderland Lights at Wellfield Botanic Gardens or explore cultural traditions at the Holiday Traditions in the Dunes event at Chellberg Farmhouse. Take a memorable ride on the Candy Cane Express at Hesston Steam Museum, where holiday treats and Santa await. Don’t miss A Christmas Story Comes Home at the Indiana Welcome Center, celebrating the classic film with interactive displays. From lights to music, every moment sparks joy in this winter wonderland!
Das Dutchman Essenhaus – Eat hearty. Leave happy
Genuine recipes passed down for generations create an authentic Amish experience and Das Dutchman Essenhaus in Middlebury. Dine on soul-satisfying fare in Indiana’s largest restaurant with over 1,100 seats! Choose from three types of dining: menu, buffet, and family-style. Don’t miss the bakery just steps away, where you can take home fresh bread, cookies, or one of 31 varieties of pie.
The lunch and dinner menu features everything from chicken and noodles to lightly breaded pork tenderloin—an Indiana specialty. Choose from entrees such as baked steak, roasted chicken and smoked ham for family-style dinners, plus a variety of side dishes like mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, home-baked bread with apple butter and, of course, a generous wedge of pie. Buffet dining is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day (closed Sunday). Family-style is available on Friday and Saturday afternoon and evening.
